Midnight Express
Ingredients
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Add everything to a pre-heated heatproof mug and stir
Total liquid~142 g
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Created by: John Deragon and Don Lee
Year: Winter 2008
Drink size: ≈ 148 ml
Strength: ≈ 13% ABV
Alcohol: 20 ml (15 g)
Same alcohol as: 49 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 7 g (4.6%) [aka 1.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.00%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry
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